| Shooting Incident Leaves Denver, NC Man Injured |
LINCOLNTON, N.C. - Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives and Charlie District deputies are investigating a shooting incident that left a man with leg wounds.
Monday, January 17, 2022
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January 16, 2022 14:04
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| Two People Arrested In Break-In At Used Car Dealership |
Two people have been arrested in connection with a break-in and theft from a used car dealership north of Lincolnton.
Saturday, January 15, 2022
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January 14, 2022 18:21
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| Crystal Todd Serves College's Campus Police |
A Gaston County native, Todd spent nearly two decades in other jobs, and her career path took a number of turns, according to the college’s public relations department. But then an opportunity at the college led her to a job that has fulfilled her goals and aspirations.
Friday, January 14, 2022
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January 13, 2022 15:23
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| Missing Children Located And Safe |
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Two missing children, Lodon Mckinzley Hunsucker and
David Camden Hunsucker, have been located with their mother in Gaston County and are safe.
Friday, January 14, 2022
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January 13, 2022 15:18
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| Gaston County's 2nd Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2022 |
Animal Care and Enforcement completed a neighborhood canvas in the area of Antelope Drive Mount Holly, NC to notify the community of the positive rabies result and verify rabies vaccinations for family animals in the area.
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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January 12, 2022 09:31
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| First Confirmed Rabies Cases Of 2022 |
Gaston & Clevleand counties both recorded their first rabies cases of 2022 last week. On Thursday January 6th Gaston County had its first cases involving a racoon in Gastonia. That same day, the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies in Kings Mountain.
Monday, January 10, 2022
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January 9, 2022 21:37
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| Maiden Man Arrested For Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor |
On Friday, January 7, 2022 Maiden Police officers, with assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, arrested Gavin Zachary Matthews, age 20, of Maiden on five felony charges of Third-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor.
Monday, January 10, 2022
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January 9, 2022 14:28
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| Partnerships With Federal Agencies Lead To Drug Convictions |
During the year 2020, due to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office partnerships with Homeland Security, Drug Enforcement Agency, and the U. S. Attorney’s Office, efforts focused on drug trafficking in and around Lincoln County has resulted in 12 federal convictions for methamphetamine trafficking,
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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January 3, 2022 16:00
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| Three Injured in New Year's Accident |
Three New Year's Shooters were injured in a New Year's morning accident in western Lincoln County.
Monday, January 3, 2022
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January 3, 2022 07:27
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| Stop Sticks Ends Catawba County Vehicle Chase |
A vehicle chase that started in Catawba County with a stolen vehicle ended in Lincoln County when deputies deployed stop sticks on NC 16 four lane south of the Catawba-Lincoln County line.
Friday, December 31, 2021
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December 30, 2021 14:57
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| Trucks, Tools Stolen From Denver Business |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the theft of three work trucks and a large number of tools from a Denver, N.C. business.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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December 28, 2021 13:13
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| GPD Investigates Armed Robbery Outside Law Office |
Detectives from the Gastonia Police Department (GPD) continue to investigate the December 17 armed robbery of one individual and the assault of a second individual that occurred outside an office building in Gastonia.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
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December 28, 2021 09:18
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| Maiden Police Officer Honored |
The Maiden Sportsmen Club recently presented the 2021 Maiden Police Department Officer of the Year Award to Officer David Lee.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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December 27, 2021 18:41
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| Denver Teen Arrested On Several Armed Robbery Charges |
A Denver teen has been arrested on outstanding armed robbery charges from Mecklenburg County and an overnight robbery of a convenience store in Denver.
Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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December 27, 2021 14:56
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| Conover Man Arrested for Burglary & Drug Charges |
A burglary investigation turned into a drug bust Monday night (Dec. 20th) in Conover.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 21:05
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| Two Arrested in Armed Robbery |
Hickory Police arrested two men after an armed robbery Monday night.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 20:36
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| Man Charged In Theft Of Wire From House Under Construction |
A Lincoln County man has been charged with stealing copper wire from a residence under construction.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 14:25
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| Man Charged With Murder |
Gastonia Police have charged a man with the murder of a relative of his ex-girlfriend and assault on her Tuesday afternoon (Dec. 21st).
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 14:46
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| Fatal Accidents |
Fatal accidents have claimed at least two lives in our area so far in the week leading up to Christmas.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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December 21, 2021 09:57
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| Sheriff's Detectives Locate Missing Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff's Detective J. Link located a 16-year-old teen reported missing on December 19, 2021.
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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December 21, 2021 11:49
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| Public's Help Needed In Locating Missing Teen |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old male.
Monday, December 20, 2021
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December 20, 2021 10:39
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| Two Arrested in Dec. 4th Incident at Colonial Village |
Lincolnton Police have arrested two people in connection with a December 4th incident involving a robbery and homicide at the Colonial Village apartments.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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December 14, 2021 23:49
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| LCSO To Offer Classes Under HR-218 Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act |
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announce classes in HR-218, The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, will now be offered locally.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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December 14, 2021 13:47
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| Woman Charged With Sexual Activity By A Prison Guard |
A prison guard at the Lincoln Correctional Center in Lincolnton has been charged with sexual activity with an inmate.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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December 14, 2021 12:36
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| Sgt. Saves Woman From Intentionally Walking Into Busy Traffic |
A Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant is credited with pulling a distressed woman out of harm’s way as she walked along busy Highway 321 near Exit 28.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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December 13, 2021 17:03
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| Two Charged In Denver Break-In; One In Custody In Texas |
Joseph Odell Mayfield was arrested in Houston, Texas and is being held in the Harris County, Texas Jail on an out of state fugitive from justice warrant. The second suspect, Christopher James Watson, has not been apprehended.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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December 13, 2021 13:19
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Stolen Vehicles |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives asking for the public’s help in locating two work vehicles stolen from a business in the Denver Industrial Park on December 9, 2021.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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December 13, 2021 13:06
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| Shelby Woman Charged With Catawba County Murder |
Hickory Police have charged a young Shelby woman with the murder of an elderly Hickory man last weekend.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
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December 10, 2021 09:47
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| Lincoln County Middle Schools First Quarter Honor Roll |
Lincoln County Schools proudly recognizes the A and A-B honor roll students for the first quarter in the middle schools for the 2021-2022 school year.
Saturday, December 11, 2021
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December 10, 2021 09:07
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| Stanley Honors Police Officer For Bravery |
In recognition of his bravery in rescuing victims of a recent housefire, Curfman was honored with an official commendation by the Stanley Town Council during a special presentation at the group’s regular Monday meeting.
Friday, December 10, 2021
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December 10, 2021 08:24
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| Kings Mtn. Police Investigating Alleged Fraud |
Kings Mountain Police say they are investigating an investment firm that closed its doors and is believed to have swindled investors out of thousands of dollars.
Friday, December 10, 2021
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December 9, 2021 07:36
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| LC Sheriff's Deputies Begin Delivery Of Toys For Tots |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies will begin delivery of Toys for Tots on Friday, December 10, 2021 to needy families in Lincoln County.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
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December 8, 2021 16:26
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| Missing Teen Located & Safe |
Constance Angelina Pierce, 15, of Owl's Den Road, Lincolnton, NC was located in York County, S.C.
Thursday, December 9, 2021
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December 8, 2021 15:59
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| Detectives Asking For Public's Help In Locating Missing Teen |
Constance Angelina Pierce, 15, of Owl's Den Road, Lincolnton, NC was last seen around 5 p.m. on the December 7, 2021 at the residence by the guardian’s sister. She was reported missing by her guardian.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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December 8, 2021 16:00
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| Police Investigating Saturday Incident at Colonial Village |
No details have yet been offered, but Lincolnton Police confirm they are investigating a Saturday (Dec. 4th) incident (#21LP02499) described as a first degree burglary and homicide.
Monday, December 6, 2021
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December 5, 2021 10:23
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| Deputies Investigating Vehicle Break-Ins, One In Custody |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins on December 2, 2021 arrested one of five people who fled the scene and crashed their getaway car.
Friday, December 3, 2021
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December 2, 2021 18:20
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| LCSO "Officers of the Year" Announced |
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam presented law enforcement officers of the year awards on December 2, 2021 at a gathering at the Lincoln County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Lincolnton.
Friday, December 3, 2021
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December 2, 2021 13:53
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| Charged In Tool And Vehicle Theft From Construction Site |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office detectives have charged one person with the theft of tools from a North Star construction site on Wilma Sigmon Road, Lincolnton, NC and another with possession of a stolen vehicle.
Friday, December 3, 2021
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December 2, 2021 13:13
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| West Virginia Teen Runaway Found Safe In Lincoln County |
A West Virginia teenager who ran away about a month ago has been found safe in Lincoln County.
Thursday, December 2, 2021
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December 1, 2021 13:06
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| Man Arrested in Neighbor's Death |
Gaston County Police have charged a Stanley man with murder in the death of a neighbor.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
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November 26, 2021 10:00
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| Man Found Guilty Of First Degree Murder In 2017 Death |
A Lincoln County Superior Court jury found a Lincoln County man guilty of first degree murder and possession of a weapon of mass destruction on November 24, 2021.
Thursday, November 25, 2021
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November 24, 2021 10:52
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| Four Catawba Valley Residents Indicted on Drug Charges |
Four Catawba Valley residents--three men from Catawba County and a Burke County woman--have been federally indicted on drug charges in a crackdown on methamphetamine trafficking.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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November 23, 2021 02:08
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| Trooper's Actions Save Woman & Child in Wreck |
A North Carolina State Highway Patrol Trooper's actions saved the lives of a woman and child in Catawba County Tuesday evening (Nov. 23rd).
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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November 23, 2021 01:01
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| Detectives Investigating Vehicle Theft & Break-Ins |
Lincoln County Sheriff's detectives are investigating a vehicle theft and vehicle break-ins in the Sailview subdivision in eastern Lincoln County that occurred in the early morning hours of November 23, 2021.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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November 22, 2021 19:41
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| Kid Teaching Kids? Cleveland County Case Raises Questions |
A former substitute teacher in the Cleveland County Schools has been arrested on sex charges involving students. The age of the person arrested has raised questions.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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November 22, 2021 08:41
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| Use Internet Purchase Exchange Location At Sheriff's Office |
Lincoln County Sheriff Bill Beam wants to remind residents about the Internet Purchase Exchange Location at the Sheriff’s Office on John M. Howell Memorial Drive, Lincolnton, NC.
Monday, November 22, 2021
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November 21, 2021 18:22
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| Missing Mother And Child Located And Safe |
Katherine Pell and her son were located at a residence on Drum Street in Lincolnton on November 21, 2021 and are safe.
Monday, November 22, 2021
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November 21, 2021 10:13
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| Homicide |
Hickory Police are investigating a homicide that occurred very early Saturday morning.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
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November 19, 2021 11:31
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| Public's Help Needed To Locate Missing Mother And Child |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing mother and child.
Saturday, November 20, 2021
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November 21, 2021 10:07
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| Robbery Suspect Killed by Police in Gaston County |
A suspect from a Cleveland County robbery was shot and killed by Gaston County officers Tuesday (Nov. 18th) after taking hostages at a business in the Tryon area between Bessemer City & Cherryville.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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November 18, 2021 22:16
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| Two People Robbed At Gunpoint While Trying To Sell Shoes |
Two people were robbed at gunpoint while trying to sell shoes to two unknown suspects in the parking lot of Walmart at 7131 NC 73 Hwy Wednesday afternoon (November 17, 2021).
Thursday, November 18, 2021
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November 17, 2021 15:16
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| Suspicious Vehicle Leads To Drug, Break-In Arrest |
Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies charged a Lincolnton man in connection with break-ins to storage units in eastern Lincoln County.
Monday, November 15, 2021
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November 14, 2021 15:28
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| Lincoln County Man Dies In Mobile Home Fire |
Around 2 a.m. on November 13, 2021 Emergency Services personnel were dispatched to a mobile home fire on Oakbrook Lane, Denver, NC. where the residence was fully engulfed in flames.
Monday, November 15, 2021
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November 14, 2021 14:46
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| UPDATE: Missing Girl Has Been Found |
The Lincolnton Police Department says a teen reported missing has now been found and is OK.
Monday, November 15, 2021
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November 14, 2021 21:13
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| Ronnie Messer Files Notice Of Intent To Run For LC Sheriff |
Hello, my name is Ronnie Messer, and I am running for Lincoln County Sheriff in the 2022 election. I live with my family in Lincoln County and have a passion for public service.
Friday, November 12, 2021
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November 11, 2021 08:31
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| Shelby Police Investigating Drive-By Shooting |
Shelby Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that killed a 16-year-old girl Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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November 10, 2021 00:59
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| LCSO Citizen's Police Academy Participants Graduate |
Congratulations to the 2021 Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Citizen’s Police Academy graduates on completing the program!
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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November 8, 2021 14:31
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| Two Dead in Hickory Wreck |
Two Hickory men died in a single vehicle crash Monday afternoon.
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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November 8, 2021 03:16
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| Fatal Wreck |
A Lincolnton man died in a single vehicle accident on Buffalo Shoals Road Friday night, although the accident was discovered until Saturday morning.
Monday, November 8, 2021
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November 7, 2021 15:53
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| Man Arrested in Thursday Shooting |
Gastonia Police have arrested a man who allegedly shot another Thursday on multiple charges including assault and various drug charges.
Friday, November 5, 2021
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November 4, 2021 16:20
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| Gaston County's 7th Confirmed Rabies Case Of 2021 |
The raccoon was struck by a vehicle on Monday, November 1. Carolina Wildlife picked the injured raccoon up in the 600 block of Legion Road in Mount Holly.
Friday, November 5, 2021
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November 4, 2021 13:08
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| Sheriff's Office Partners With Toys For Tots |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots program in Lincoln County to identify needy children this holiday season.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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November 3, 2021 18:18
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| LCSO Police Academy: Week Ten |
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Citizen’s Police Academy participants learned about courtroom testimony and the judicial system, during their tenth week of the program.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
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November 3, 2021 17:07
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| Hickory Grove Rd. Man Arrested on Child Sex Charge |
A man who lives on Hickory Grove Road about a mile northwest of McAdenville has been arrested by Gaston County Police on a charge of taking indecent liberties with a child.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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November 1, 2021 17:19
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| Two Arrested on Drug Charges |
Two men, one from Newton and one from Conover, were arrested ina traffic stop on NC16 at the Buffalo Shoals Road intersection Monday (Nov. 1st) and charged with trafficking in opium and heroin and conspiracy to traffic in opium and heroin.
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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November 1, 2021 17:03
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| Missing Girl Located In South Carolina |
A missing Lincoln County runaway has been located in York County, S.C. York County Sheriff’s Office deputies located the 15-year-old girl at a residence in their district.
Monday, November 1, 2021
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November 31, 2021 13:25
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| High Shoals Man Arrested After Standoff With Police |
Gaston County Police arrested a 57-year-old High Shoals man Sunday afternoon after an hours long standoff.
Sunday, October 31, 2021
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November 1, 2021 00:54
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| Fatal Wreck Friday Near Hardin |
A young Gastonia man died in a traffic collision Friday evening on US321 between High Shoals and Dallas. The wreck closed the southbound lanes of the highway for two hours.
Sunday, October 31, 2021
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October 30, 2021 21:47
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| Man Facing Additional Child Sexual Assault Charges |
A former Lincoln County man now living in Florida has been arrested on additional child sexual assault charges.
Thursday, October 28, 2021
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October 27, 2021 16:13
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| LCSO Police Academy Week Nine |
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Citizen’s Police Academy participants learned about the Lincoln County Communications Center (911 Center), DWI enforcement, traffic citations, and K9 operations, during their ninth week of this program.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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October 26, 2021 11:02
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| Sheriff Beam Announces Intent To Run For Re-Election |
Bill Beam, Sheriff of Lincoln County, announces his intent to run for re-election in the Republican primary on March 8, 2022.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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October 25, 2021 13:35
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| Cleveland County Drug Bust |
A Georgia couple are the latest drug dealers arrested in Cleveland County.
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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October 25, 2021 07:03
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| $10,000 Reward Offered In Unsolved Murder |
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has received a $10,000.00 donation to be used as a reward for information on the murder of William Buster McCarter.
Monday, October 25, 2021
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October 24, 2021 16:38
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| UPDATE: HE HAS BEEN LOCATED |
For the second time in a month, Lincolnton Police are asking for help in locating a 16-year-old Lincolnton High School student.
UPDATE: HE HAS BEEN FOUND!
Monday, October 25, 2021
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October 25, 2021 06:34
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| Weekend Fatal Wrecks |
Traffic accidents claimed lives of two Catawba County residents over the weekend.
Monday, October 25, 2021
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October 24, 2021 10:02
